IFB 24-0043 Purchase, Delivery, and Planting of Trees On-Call

The City of Medford, Massachusetts, acting through its Department of Public Works, is seeking sealed bids for the Purchase, Delivery, and Planting of Trees on an on-call basis. The contract is for a one (1) year term with two (2) optional one (1) year extensions at the City's discretion. The selected contractor will be responsible for purchasing certain tree species and planting them under specified conditions. Bids must be submitted electronically through BidNetDirect.com by April 10, 2024 at 12:00 PM, and questions are due by April 4, 2024. Bid security in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check for 5% of the bid amount is required. Minimum wage rates under Massachusetts law apply to this project, and the contract will be awarded under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30, Section 39M.

The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages MBE/WBE/DBE participation, but no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified, and no information is provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The possible award value or budget range is also not specified.